Comparing the BMW 5 Series and the Volkswagen Golf GTI side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW 5 Series is available at ₹7,499,000, while the Volkswagen Golf GTI is priced at ₹5,199,000. On the engine front, the BMW 5 Series comes with a 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) unit compared to the Volkswagen Golf GTI's 1984 cc, producing 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) and 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI for the BMW 5 Series versus 15.44 kmpl (est.) for the Volkswagen Golf GTI. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Displacement | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) | 1984 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with XDS+ |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel | 2.0L TSI Turbocharged Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 Litres | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 7-Speed DSG |
| Mileage | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI | 15.44 kmpl (est.) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 / 6 | 4 |
| Power | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) | 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 370 Nm @ 1600-4300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Automatic (DSG) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 Litres | 374 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1930 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 143 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1790 kg | 1430 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm | 4287 mm / 1789 mm / 1456 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2637 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional | 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist | Yes - Adaptive |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | Clark Plaid + Leather Sport Seats |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) | Harman Kardon 8-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes - GTI-specific |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) | LED IQ.Light Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) | 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels | 18-inch Alloy Wheels (Ricardo design) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - DBC | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes - XDS+ eDiff |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic | Grenadilla BlackOryx WhiteKings Red MetallicMoonstone Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
